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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Sexuality and compulsions
About John
PA Psychologist Dr. John Howe has 35 years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, sexual concerns, addictions, depression, and personality-related difficulties. Dr. Howe works with people who notice patterns of repetitive, compulsive, or disruptive behavior that damage relationships or reduce satisfaction in life.
He offers psychotherapy aimed at changing behaviors that cause harm to relationships and to the self. The work is practical and behavior-focused. Clients talk through what keeps patterns going and learn steps to reduce distressing actions and reactions.
He also provides supportive counseling for individuals and for couples to address personal or work-related concerns. Those sessions aim to clarify decisions, respond to life events, and reduce the impact of frustration, anger, sorrow, and loss.
Dr. Howe has particular experience with a wide set of concerns beyond mood and anxiety. These include issues around sexuality, HIV/AIDS, compulsive behaviors and obsessive-compulsive problems, personality disorder patterns, social anxiety, and questions about non-monogamous relationships and polyamory.
Sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients from outside the United States are not accepted. The site’s booking flow guides a person to a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dr. Howe works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior change and symptom reduction. One common focus is on identifying repetitive or compulsive actions, understanding what maintains them, and practicing alternative responses. This approach helps with compulsions, addictive patterns, and behaviors that harm relationships.Another approach centers on supportive problem-focused counseling. Those sessions help people make decisions, sort through work or personal concerns, and manage grief or life transitions with clearer thinking and practical steps.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and preferences and then decide which techniques to try. Changes are reviewed over time and the plan is adjusted based on what helps.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and tools to match each person’s situation so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related areas such as sexuality, compulsive behaviors, and personality disorder patterns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses psychotherapy that focuses on changing damaging or unhealthy behaviors and on supportive counseling to clarify decisions and respond to life events.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience as a practicing psychologist in Pennsylvania.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He is a PA Psychologist with licence PS005032L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.